GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

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ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
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